How far is Fairton, NJ from Clifton, NJ?
The driving distance from Fairton, NJ to Clifton, NJ is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairton and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairton and Clifton.
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Start on Bridgeton Fairton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bridgeton Fairton Road
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Continue on South Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Continue on South Pearl Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Pearl Street
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Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue
787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Centerton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road
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Continue on Centerton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road
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Turn right onto Buck Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Buck Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson
1766 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Deptford Center Road
3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road
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Turn left onto Hurffville Road
1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road
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Continue on Clements Bridge Road
1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1378 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.2 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
889 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Allwood Circle
80 m · 5 sec · Allwood Road
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Exit the rotary onto Allwood Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Allwood Road
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2833 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn right onto Olga B Terrace
53 m · 10 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn right onto Hutton Road
12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road
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Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
135 m · 25 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn left onto Donna Drive
733 ft · 34 sec · Donna Drive
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Turn right onto Holly Street
157 m · 23 sec · Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairton and Clifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairton and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairton to Clifton?
The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Fairton and 75.2 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairton and Rain Showers Likely near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fieldsboro.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairton and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 116.29 mi (187.15 km).
#1 Fairton
Census designated place
| Population | 1,264 |
| Coordinates | 39.3817800, -75.2199100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Street (-74.163585, 40.858575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.42 | $48.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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